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Redfearn Name Meaning

English (West Yorkshire): variant of Redfern .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Redfern, Reder, Fearn, Reddan, Redman, Redford, Redifer, Reveal

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Where is the Redfearn family from?

You can see how Redfearn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Redfearn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Redfearn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 3 Redfearn families living in North Carolina. This was about 50% of all the recorded Redfearn's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Redfearn families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Redfearn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Redfearn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Redfearn. 40% of Redfearn men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Redfearn women worked as a Farm Helper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Redfearn were Farm Laborer and Operator. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Helper
    15%
  • Cook
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Operator
    15%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Redfearn. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Redfearn. For the veterans among your Redfearn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Redfearn lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Redfearn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1945. The average life expectancy for Redfearn in 1945 was 101, and 76 in 2004.

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